Kalutara is a town located approximately 40km from Colombo towards the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is a fishing village mostly famous for its beautiful sandy beaches. However, when your visit Kalutara you realize that this small village is beyond the typical seaside retreat but a place to enjoy old colonial style architecture, explore authentic Sri Lankan culture and home to a world famous archeological site – the Fa Hien Caves.
If you plan to visit this interesting little town then choose the best accommodation that suits your visit from the list of Kalutara Hotel Sri Lanka. If you want to enjoy a beach resort that offers an appealing choice of accommodation with sea view or garden view rooms then AVANI Kalutara might be what you are looking for. This contemporary resort is ideal for any type of vacation whether you are spending time with your special someone or travelling in a group, you will find that the location offers something a bit more than your usual holiday resort.
The Fa Hien Caves, which are located within the Kalutara District, is proved to be a group of caves that were inhabited by prehistoric cave men some thirty-seven thousand years ago. This cave is significant since it is supposedly the largest natural rock in Asia and is recognized as the most ancient pre-historic human settlement in Asia.
This is one of the best caving spots in the country. The cave lies 400 feet above the sea level and at the entrance the cave is 175 ft high and over 200 ft long. The cave is believed to be able to accommodate close to 3000 people. The cave is divided into four sections and the one to the left is the larges of all four. Some interesting information has been recovered from the site such as human skulls that are identified as 37,000 years old.
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